亮

• 拼音: liàng
• 汉字拆解: 亮 = originally a pictograph depicting brightness from a flame or elevated light source

含义

Bright; shiny. Can also mean to turn on a light or to reveal something.

As an adjective, describes brightness of light, objects, or colours. As a verb, means to turn on or show something. Also used figuratively to describe someone with bright, clear eyes or a loud, clear voice.

例句

1. 外面的灯太亮了，我睡不着。
2. 天亮了，我们起床吧。
3. 她的眼睛又大又亮。

用法指南

语境: everyday, description

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这个房间很亮。(This room is very bright.)
• 月亮好亮啊！(The moon is so bright!)

错误说法

• 不要说'亮一下你的想法' (Don't use 亮 to mean 'share' your thoughts — use 说说 or 分享 instead)

起源与历史

Pictophonetic character: 亠 (top) + 几 (table) + 儿 (legs). Originally depicted the brightness of a high flame.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal